Information about #C49E37 color

#C49E37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C49E37 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(196, 158, 55) — 76.9% red, 62% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 15 / 55 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C49E37 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rustic Gold (#C2A03D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Satin Sheen Gold (#CBA135) and Golden Spice (#C6973F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 158, 55)), which gives #C49E37 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C49E37 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C49E37 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C49E37 color variations

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#C49E37 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #C49E37

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Afterglow color link
Afterglow

#CE9732

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Day's Eye color link
Day's Eye

#C89828

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C49E37
  • RGB196, 158, 55
  • CMYK0, 15, 55, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 158, 55)
  • HSL44°, 56%, 49%
  • HSL Precise43.83°, 56.175%, 49.216%
  • HSV44°, 72%, 77%
  • HSB44°, 72%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.620, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.620, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.620, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC49E37
  • DECIMAL ID12885559
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01